PHOTO PRINTER
May 13, 2013 10:48:56 #
Gina wrote:
I am looking at the Epson 3880 photo printer. There are 3 series. The Designer series comes with a rip software. What is that?
Check it out:
http://www.breathingcolor.com/blog/do-i-need-a-rip/
May 13, 2013 13:11:45 #
May 13, 2013 13:46:44 #
In a previous post I mentioned 'Epson Complete Guide To Digital Printing'. I mention it again as the book is about producing a final result. Sometimes it helps to work backwards. If we understand where we want to get, it is helpful to know how.
May 13, 2013 13:51:24 #
Epson is hands down on of the best. I am using a 2880 but am wanting the 3000 just because I don't have the switch from matte black to photo black. The inks are quite expensive for the 3000 but are have much more capacity than the 2880.
May 13, 2013 13:52:17 #
Sorry about the English. My fingers aren't working in coordination with my brain today!!!!
May 13, 2013 14:21:47 #
2bob wrote:
In a previous post I mentioned 'Epson Complete Guide To Digital Printing'. I mention it again as the book is about producing a final result. Sometimes it helps to work backwards. If we understand where we want to get, it is helpful to know how.
That is great information. I will check that out as well. I can't thank you enough.
May 13, 2013 17:01:07 #
Gina wrote:
QUESTION? I have a Nikon D800 camera. I also have Photoshop CS5. I have some good lens. Now I need a really good Photo Printer. My husband said get a really good one. :) Okie Dokie!!! LOL Can anyone recommend a high quality photo printer???? I appreciate the help. Thank You!!!!
Before you purchase you need to ask yourself the BIG question; "what size images do I like, or want to create"?
If there is any possibility that you'll want images larger than 13x19 then purchase yourself the Epson 79XX series of equipment. Having the ability to print 24" wide by what ever length is well worth the extra expense. You also gain in ink and media costs.
I've been using Epson large format printers for 12 years now and love them. My first printer was an Epson 7600 and my second is the Epson 9880. Printing 24" wide was great at first but now being able to go 44" wide is fantastic. And, YES there is a market for prints over 13x19.
You can send them out for printing, but there is nothing better than being able to say, "I created that, from image capture through final print".
May 19, 2013 07:36:18 #
Photo Printer update. I decided on the Epson Stylus Pro 3880. 2bob, I also bought the book you recommended by Ron "Sheppard." Thank you all for your expertise. I could not have gone wrong with any of the recommendations. :thumbup:
May 26, 2013 23:30:18 #
Gina wrote:
Photo Printer update. I decided on the Epson Stylus Pro 3880. 2bob, I also bought the book you recommended by Ron "Sheppard." Thank you all for your expertise. I could not have gone wrong with any of the recommendations. :thumbup:
Glad I was able to help. For me, Ron Sheppard's book took me back full circle, back to the darkroom where it all began. In the days of film it was all about the print. I am so glad to have rediscovered the joy of watching a print come to life! Since reading this book, when I take a photo now I am being mindful of the final print! Overall, my prints are streets ahead of what they were before.
Glad to hear that you have settled on a printer, great choice
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